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EDITORIAL: The far side of China

The 1969 British science fiction movie Journey to the Far Side of the Sun describes how an astronaut travels to a previously unknown planet, hidden on other side of the sun.

Zen Mind, Vegetal Mind

Reflections on Buddhist practice and plant science The post Zen Mind, Vegetal Mind appeared first on Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.

China Accused of Buying Off Strategic Island Nation With Bottled Water

The Maldivian foreign ministry has denied allegations that China's donation of a million bottles of water was for the personal use of President Mohamed Muizzu.

China names 30 places in Indian-controlled Arunachal Pradesh

India rejects Beijing’s move, which seems aimed at bolstering its claims to disputed territory.

US ‘strongly opposes’ China’s renaming of areas along disputed Indian border

Washington’s response comes days after Beijing says it changed names of mountains, rivers and residential areas in the Indian-administered Arunachal Pradesh state.

Xi, Biden in first phone call since 2022, make progress for China-US relations with ‘candid’ exchange of views

‘The two heads of state had a candid and in-depth exchange of views’, according to Xinhua, although Xi also slammed Biden’s ‘endless stream of measures to suppress’ advanced technology transfer.

China asserts claim to Indian-held Arunachal Pradesh in latest list of place names

Beijing has never accepted India’s control of the border region which it calls Zangnan.

On Finding Big and Little Skies

What a pilgrimage through Mongolia can teach us about the history of Buddhism as well as ourselves The post On Finding Big and Little Skies appeared first on Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.

Maldives' Climate Crisis: Tibetan Glacier Water Aid Amidst Geopolitical Shifts

The Maldives, facing climate challenges, receives water aid from China amid geopolitical shifts. President Muizzu vows resilience against rising seas while deepening ties with Beijing.

Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal Holds Talks with Chinese Official in Lhasa to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha discusses trade, border points, and cooperation with Chinese official Wang Junzheng in Lhasa, emphasizing economic and diplomatic ties between Nepal and China.

Indian State Part of China 'Since Ancient Times,' Beijing Says

China's Defense Ministry has called India's Arunachal Pradesh part of its historical territory while accusing the U.S. of "provoking disputes."

Invest in Tibet and give your child a leg up on college exams

But Tibetans fear that the Chinese offer will deprive Tibetan youth of opportunities

China releases Tibetan monks and residents held for dam protests

A village official and senior monastery administrator are still detained, sources say.

What Is Sela Tunnel? Strategic Object Drives Wedge Between India and China

The Sela Tunnel could bar China from monitoring the Indian army's movement in the strategic Tawang region of Arunachal Pradesh.

Hongkongers Protest Article 23 in Taipei Demonstration

Hongkongers in Taipei protest Article 23's passage, echoing global concerns over diminishing freedoms. Their rally symbolizes a united front against oppression, showcasing solidarity and determination in defense of democratic principles.

Hong Kong’s new security law comes into force amid human rights concerns

The law, known as Article 23, has been criticised internationally over fears it could erode civil liberties.

‘Insane’: Xi’s call for ethnic Chinese to tell Beijing’s story stirs anger

Millions of people of Chinese origin are nationals of countries other than China and they don't back Beijing.

US Wades Into China and India's Deepening Border Feud

The U.S. State Department has thrown weight behind India over its claim to the Arunachal Pradesh region as China fumes.

Five Teachings of the Dalai Lama I Try to Live By

In a world fraught with challenges, the Dalai Lama's teachings offer wisdom: Small acts, like serving tea and genuine smiles, foster kindness. Through compassion and restraint, we become forces for good, one gesture at a time.

Erasing hate through karmic healing

For one afternoon, on Antioch’s main street and tranquil riverbank, the fragrance of burning incense was paired with the ...

Australia, China should take ties ‘far’, Wang Yi says, as he urges more bilateral cooperation

In a ‘positive’ meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says both countries should always seek to be partners and respond to global challenges together.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang to visit Australia as Canberra continues push to lift trade barriers

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Australian counterpart Penny Wong that tariffs on wine were currently under review when they met on Wednesday.

Australia’s Penny Wong hosts China’s Wang Yi in Canberra to talk trade, human rights, Hong Kong

China and Australia claimed to have stabilised long-strained relations after talks in Canberra on Wednesday, despite tensions over a high-profile prisoner, trade and China’s crackdowns in Hong Kong and elsewhere remaining evident. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Australia...